noun
Uncommon
carving
KAH-vihng
Carving (noun) means an object made by cutting or shaping wood, stone, or another material. Example: “The museum displayed an ancient wooden carving of a bird.”
noun
1
An object made by cutting or shaping wood, stone, or another material.
"The museum displayed an ancient wooden carving of a bird."
2
The craft or act of shaping material by cutting.
"My father is an expert in carving, so we let him handle Christmas dinner."
"He took up carving after his retirement."
"She took up woodblock carving as a hobby."
How to use carving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a carved object itself, or the activity of carving.
Common pairings
wood carving
stone carving
intricate carving
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What does “carving” mean?
The word “carving” means an object made by cutting or shaping wood, stone, or another material. In plain terms, either a carved object itself, or the activity of carving.
How do you pronounce “carving”?
“Carving” is pronounced KAH-vihng (/ˈkɑɹvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “carving” in a sentence?
Here is “carving” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed an ancient wooden carving of a bird.”
What part of speech is “carving”?
“Carving” is a noun.
Is “carving” a common word?
“Carving” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “carving” have?
“Carving” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an object made by cutting or shaping wood, stone, or another material.
